Job Summary
Brede Primary School is seeking a full‑time Teacher to cover a maternity leave starting January 2027. The role will involve teaching a Year 3/4 class and is suitable for Early Career Teachers.
Responsibilities
Cover the maternity leave and teach a Year 3/4 class.
Ensure pupils meet the curriculum expectations and contribute to the inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Qualifications
- Experience teaching Key Stage 2.
- Hard‑working, conscientious team player with enthusiasm, resilience and a good sense of humour.
- Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
- A creative, reflective approach that motivates, challenges and supports every child.
- The ability to adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
- A nurturing, emotionally intelligent approach to children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with children, colleagues and families.
- A kind, patient, intuitive and positive approach to teaching and learning.
- A commitment to professional development.
Benefits
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn and have exemplary behaviour and attitudes (OFSTED, March 2026).
- A warm and welcoming school community with a strong team spirit.
- A supportive and compassionate senior leadership team.
- A warm, positive school culture and ethos, with high expectations.
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work‑life balance.
- A positive and thriving school environment.
- Supportive and engaged parents and community.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A beautiful village location and small‑school feel, where your contribution is truly valued.
Further Information
The Governors of Brede Primary School take the safety of our children very seriously. References will be taken up before the interview date; no open references will be accepted. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance and complete a disqualification declaration before starting the position. All applications must be submitted on the correct application form; CVs will not be accepted.
All applications will be considered regardless of creed, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and disability.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
Interview date: To be decided.
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